Abdominal Examination Quiz

What is the primary function of the esophagus?

• Propels food into the stomach

• Stores food

• Absorbs nutrients

• Secretes bile

Which organ is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Gallbladder

What is the length of the small intestine in adults?

• 3.7 m

• 2.4 m

• 5.5–6.1 m

• 1.5–1.8 m

Which organ produces and secretes bile?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Kidney

• Gallbladder

What is the normal liverspan in the midclavicular line?

• 2–4 cm

• 10–15 cm

• 6–12 cm

• 4–8 cm

What is the purpose of the abdominal assessment?

• To assess organ size and tenderness

• All of the above

• To identify anatomical landmarks

• To collect subjective data

Which method divides the abdominal wall into four quadrants?

• Regions method

• Quadrant method

• Vertical method

• Horizontal method

What is the primary site for chemical digestion?

• Ileum

• Colon

• Duodenum

• Stomach

What is the function of the kidneys?

• Store bile

• Secrete insulin

• Remove waste products from the body

• Absorb nutrients

What is the first step in the abdominal assessment?

• Palpation

• Percussion

• Auscultation

• Inspection